While I can't speak to the Veritas plane, I have had the occasion to use the Lie-Nielsen No 10 1/4 and have to say it's the cat's meow for cleaning up tenons & scarf joints. The tilting knob and handle contribute to that as much as the quality of the plane.

http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=10_25

It's on my wish list.
jpm